Ford Mustang Service Manual: Installation
Removal
1. Remove brake master cylinder filler cap (2162). Check brake fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478). Remove fluid until brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. .
4. CAUTION: Install new pads if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. Install pads in complete axle sets.
Inspect the pads for wear and contamination.
5. Remove the caliper bolts.
1. Hold the guide pins stationary.
2. Remove and discard the caliper bolts.
6. CAUTION: Do not pry in caliper sight hole to retract pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.
CAUTION: When removing the disc brake caliper (2B120), never allow it to hang from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support.
Lift the caliper off the anchor plate (2B292).
7. Remove the pads and the pad slippers.
1. Remove the pads and verify thickness.
2. Remove and discard slippers.
8. Measure the front brake disc thickness.
- Install a new front brake disc (1125) if not within specification.
9. Inspect the disc brake caliper.
- If leaks or damaged boots are found, disassembly is required. For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.
10. Inspect the front disc brake anchor plate assembly.
- Check the guide pin boots for damage.
- Check the guide pins for binding and damage.
- Worn or damaged pins should be installed new.
Removal
Removal
1. Remove brake master cylinder filler cap (2162). Check brake fluid
level in brake master cylinder
reservoir (2K478). Remove fluid until brake master cylinder reservoir is
half full ...
Brake Pads - Cobra
Front Disc Brake (Description and Operation)
Front Disc Brake Components
Disc Brake Caliper Components
The front disc brake caliper (2B120):
bolts to the front disc brake c ...
Other materials:
Pump - CIII
Power Steering (Description and Operation)
System View
Steering System Components - 3.8L Engine
Steering System Components - 4.6L Engine
Steering Gear Mounting
Steering Gear
Power Steering Pump - CII
Power Steering ...
Lamp Assembly - Rear
Headlamps
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 85 , Headlamps for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
73III Automotive Meter or
equivalent
105-R0057
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating th ...
Component Tests
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Use of any other than the approved DOT 3 brake fluid will
cause permanent
damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative.
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact
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